Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Europe
Habitat
Well Drained
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Bluebeard
Applemint Tree
In German
Blaubart
Applemint Baum
In French
Bluebeard
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Barba Azul
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Sinobrody
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Bluebeard
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Verbenaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Applemint
Season and care of Bluebeard and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Applemint season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebeard and Applemint Physical Information
Bluebeard and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Applemint are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Bluebeard and Applemint
Care of Bluebeard and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.